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syn⋅op⋅tic

  [si-nop-tik]
–adjective
1. pertaining to or constituting a synopsis; affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject.
2. (often initial capital letter) taking a common view: used chiefly in reference to the first three Gospels (synoptic Gospels), Matthew, Mark, and Luke, from their similarity in content, order, and statement.
3. (often initial capital letter) pertaining to the synoptic Gospels.
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Also, syn⋅op⋅ti⋅cal.

Origin:
1755–65; < Gk synoptikós, equiv. to synop- (see synopsis ) + -tikos -tic

Related forms:
syn⋅op⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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syn·op·tic   (sĭ-nŏp'tĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Of or constituting a synopsis; presenting a summary of the principal parts or a general view of the whole.

    1. Taking the same point of view.

    2. often Synoptic Relating to or being the first three gospels of the New Testament, which share content, style, and order of events and which differ largely from John.

  3. Meteorology Of or relating to data obtained nearly simultaneously over a large area of the atmosphere.


[Greek sunoptikos, from sunopsis, general view; see synopsis.]
syn·op'ti·cal·ly adv.
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